Blog - IPPSA

The Independent Power Producers’ Society of Alberta (IPPSA) unites its members to support a fair electricity market in Alberta. We boost investor confidence and prosperity for Albertans by promoting affordable, reliable, clean energy and better energy understanding. IPPSA’s mission is to convene industry, providing information, resources, and a forum for knowledge sharing and to create opportunities for dialogue, collaboration, and education.

Job description

IPPSA is looking for a student to join our Corporate Administration Team.

Reporting to the Head of Operations and Member Services, you will support the IPPSA Team by providing professional, efficient, and effective administrative support. This position is based out of our Calgary office and is a four-month term starting May 2025. Hours of work are a regular 37.5-hour work week, Monday to Friday.

Spending a summer working at IPPSA as a post-secondary student offers an excellent opportunity to kickstart your career. This experience provides valuable insights into a professional work environment while allowing you to develop administrative and clerical skills relevant to any office environment.

Success in this position requires excellent communication, analytical and judgement skills, organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The work is performed in a standard office environment, involving phone work, independent computer work, reception duties and performing office services tasks. While some assigned duties are sedentary, others include standing, walking, bending, and lifting.

What You’ll Do:

Maintain strong working relationships with internal customers.
Mitigate business technology needs for office services supported meetings
Maintain functionality of office equipment.
Make informed decisions relative to process and needs.
Apply accurate support and management to database, OneDrive, etc.
Accurate and timely data entry into CRM and other tracking systems
Assist in basic administration duties, including photocopying/scanning, filing, etc.
Ensure timely completion of administrative tasks and activities.
Assist in the hosting of any IPPSA events as required.
Organize incoming files, remove irrelevant material, and index.
Act as backup for reception as required.
Other tasks as assigned.

Who We’re Looking For:

Enrolled in a post-secondary education program.
Minimum two years of work experience in progressively more responsible customer
service and/or administrative roles.
Strong written, verbal and listening communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy around data entry
Solid knowledge of relevant computer applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc).
Self-starter, able to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a
team.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle large volumes of
information, both electronic and paper.
Ability to meet deadlines under pressure, exercising solid judgement at all times
Demonstrate professionalism and respect at all times in accordance with a
respectful workplace.
Adaptability and willing to take initiative.
Ability to bend, twist, push, pull and occasionally floor-to-waist lifting.
Able to work overtime as required.

What We Offer

Access to a free onsite gym and tenant lounge.
Our in office first approach fosters collaboration, mentorship, and engagement in
cross-department initiatives.
…hang with awesome us.

Additional Information

Interest students should apply by Wednesday April 23, 2025 by emailing info@ippsa.com. IPPSA values diversity in its workforce and equal access to opportunity. All inquiries and applications will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality.

IPPSA thanks all applicants; however, only selected candidates will be contacted.

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Sean brings over 20 years of experience building and leading IT and Product technology teams. Sean’s experience ranges from Fortune 500 companies, Big 4 Consulting, and startups across Canada and Silicon Valley. Sean has a deep understanding of how adaptably leveraging disruptive technologies creates a competitive advantage, builds passionate mission driven teams and is at the forefront of delivering value.
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He holds MBA and Computer Science degrees from the University of Alberta and a Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) designation from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Blain manages TransAlta’s global Commercial and Customer Relationships. His role includes overseeing partnerships, joint ventures, contracts, and revenue for TransAlta’s contracted and merchant facilities. In addition to Commercial and Customer relations, Blain also handles asset optimization, customer origination, forecasting, fuel supply strategy, and ESG sustainability goals for TransAlta’s business in Alberta.

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He holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) and a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Saskatchewan. Blain serves on the Calgary Stampede International Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee, which promotes and showcases Alberta’s agriculture sector to the world.

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Mr. Mitton is a Professional Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the power industry. After first starting with MAXIM in 2005, Mr. Mitton has held increasingly senior positions and covered multiple facets of the organization, including operations, energy marketing, corporate development and finance, across multiple jurisdictions, including Alberta, ISO-New England, and PJM. Mr. Mitton had a leading role in the divestment of MAXIM’s US business, and subsequent re-investment through the development and construction of the 300 MW Milner coal-to-CCGT repowering project in Alberta. Prior to joining MAXIM, Mr. Mitton spent time with Alstom Power in Switzerland working in their gas turbine testing group.

Ruhee Ismail-Teja is a public affairs strategist specializing in government relations, policy, and strategic communications. She holds experience in private, public, and non-profit sectors. Through her career, she has focused on developing policy to enhance the vibrancy of Canada’s business sector, facilitate innovation and technology adoption, and support inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

Ruhee currently serves as Vice President, Policy and External Affairs, leading policy, advocacy, media relations, Indigenous economic reconciliation, and diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility for the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. She works directly with businesses, governments, and stakeholders to encourage policy adoption that strengthens the business community and the Calgary community at large. Ruhee has previously served as an economic advisor to the Government of Quebec, worked in government relations in post-secondary, and in the upstream energy industry.

Ruhee is deeply involved in her community, currently serving on the Arts Commons Board of Directors and Max Bell School of Public Policy Advisory Board. She has also recently served on the YMCA Canada Board of Directors, ParticipACTION Board of Directors, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Board of Governors and the Queen’s University Alma Mater Society Board of Directors.

Ruhee holds a Masters of Public Policy from the Max Bell School of Public Policy (McGill University), a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from Queen’s University, and a Governance Essentials Certificate from the Institute of Corporate Directors. Ruhee is also an avid runner and triathlete, visual artist, and pianist.

Tim has decades of experience at the most senior political levels, serving in senior Ministerial portfolios including Minister of Energy in Saskatchewan. In addition, he had a lengthy tenure formerly leading the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP).

He draws upon this experience to help lead high performing teams, set enterprise level strategy and to achieve results for clients. Through this experience Tim has developed a unique and wide-ranging network of contacts in government, industry and business across Canada.

Tim is an experienced communicator and understands the value of harnessing the power of the public and key stakeholders to achieve results across different sectors.

Janine brings nearly 30 years of industry experience to her role as President and Chief Executive Officer of FortisAlberta. A long-time member of the Fortis Inc. family, Janine has developed a deep understanding of the regulated utility space in progressive leadership positions at both Newfoundland Power and FortisAlberta.

In her current role, Janine is responsible for ensuring FortisAlberta meets the evolving needs of its customers. Under her leadership, the company is focused on integrating reliability, affordability and sustainability to deliver value for customers and support economic growth in the communities it serves.

Janine serves on the Board of Directors of FortisBC, Electricity Canada, Western Energy Institute and CAREERS: The Next Generation, where she supports initiatives like the Registered Apprenticeship Program to connect youth with opportunities in skilled trades. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from Memorial University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant in Alberta and Newfoundland and Labrador. She is also an inaugural member of Electricity Canada’s Women in Electricity Leadership Circle.

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